Destination: Marrakech
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Marrakech Musts
Based on my many visits to Marrakech, I have a short list of things that I highly recommend to first-time visitors
- Stay at—or at least visit—La Mamounia which has been restored and totally glammed up
- Visit Yves Saint Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens for a glimpse into how good taste can flourish in Marrakech
- Eat at least one traditional Moroccan meal, which will drag on forever and may not convert you to be a regular pigeon eater, but will give you insight into the culture. (Good places to do so: Dar Moha, Dar Yacout or Le Tobsil.)
- Shop in the souk for crafts that reveal the serious artisanship that has been practiced here for decades and to take home a fun souvenir. (For a list of favorite shops see Shopping Overview)
- Take a day trip or overnight to the Atlas Mountains to see the incredible landscapes and Berber villages.
- Savor great French food and a buzzing outdoor terrace at the Grand Café de la Poste.
- Enjoy lunch by the pool at La Mamounia and revel in the garden surroundings.
- Do not miss the Moroccan ritual of a hammam treatment.
- Lounge on a rooftop at sunset to take in the view of the red city with the Atlas backdrop.
- Go out to the Palmeraie for a dinner or even a weekend to get a sense of the serenity of the palm grove.
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